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El Peñón de Guatapé, Colombia

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El Peñón de Guatapé, Colombia

Photograph by GIUGLIO Gil, Getty Images

The Rock of Guatapé, also known as El Peñón, is a stone monolith formed millions of years ago. Rising more than 7,000 feet, visitors can climb the 740 stairs to reach the viewing point at the top of the rock.